/tags/paul-quinn-college Paul Quinn College en-US Copyright Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /education/2024-11-22/paul-quinn-college-dallas-grant-student-housing-community-development The new housing model will expand the historically Black college's student housing capacity while providing tiny homes for surrounding community residents. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /education/2024-11-22/paul-quinn-college-dallas-grant-student-housing-community-development Zara Amaechi /education/2024-08-12/crowley-isd-sixth-graders-will-get-automatic-college-admission-through-this-new-partnership The Crowley ISD school board had just unanimously approved a partnership in which Paul Quinn College will run day-to-day operations of the district’s four middle schools starting in the 2025-26 academic year. Administrators see the innovative partnership as a way to slingshot academic performance to new heights. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:33:16 GMT /education/2024-08-12/crowley-isd-sixth-graders-will-get-automatic-college-admission-through-this-new-partnership Jacob Sanchez | Fort Worth Report /education/2022-10-25/students-at-dallas-paul-quinn-college-will-fly-free-on-southwest-airlines Dallas' only historically Black Paul Quinn College is partnering with Dallas' only major airline, Southwest. The relationship will mean $60,000 worth of free flights for Paul Quinn students and sports teams, along with coveted internships for students. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:00:00 GMT /education/2022-10-25/students-at-dallas-paul-quinn-college-will-fly-free-on-southwest-airlines Bill Zeeble /education/2022-08-25/move-in-day-mafia-decks-out-dorm-rooms-for-surprised-paul-quinn-college-students A handful of Paul Quinn college freshman were surprised recently when they arrived at their dorm to move in. Media crews were waiting to capture their shock as a few learned they’d receive free dorm supplies from a new non-profit, which calls itself “Move-in Day Mafia.” Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:00:00 GMT /education/2022-08-25/move-in-day-mafia-decks-out-dorm-rooms-for-surprised-paul-quinn-college-students Bill Zeeble /education/2022-02-18/fort-worth-students-stunned-with-acceptance-to-paul-quinn-college-during-campus-tour Dallas' historically Black Paul Quinn College surprised hundreds of Fort Worth ISD students Thursday. What they thought was just a visit to the south Dallas campus turned into an announcement that they'd all been admitted. Fri, 18 Feb 2022 23:02:46 GMT /education/2022-02-18/fort-worth-students-stunned-with-acceptance-to-paul-quinn-college-during-campus-tour Bill Zeeble /news/2022-02-10/recent-bomb-threats-at-hbcus-nationwide-raise-safety-concerns-at-paul-quinn-college-in-dallas The president of Paul Quinn College says the campus will remain vigilant. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:05:21 GMT /news/2022-02-10/recent-bomb-threats-at-hbcus-nationwide-raise-safety-concerns-at-paul-quinn-college-in-dallas Pablo Arauz Peña /sports/2021-11-12/new-basketball-court-at-paul-quinn-college-puts-dallas-black-history-front-and-center The historically Black college recently hosted its first basketball games on its new court, which ESPN has deemed one of the best court designs in the country. Fri, 12 Nov 2021 13:00:00 GMT /sports/2021-11-12/new-basketball-court-at-paul-quinn-college-puts-dallas-black-history-front-and-center Keren I. Carrión /education/2021-06-03/three-reasons-why-low-hbcu-graduation-rates-are-a-myth-that-harms-black-schools It's been said over time that historically Black colleges and universities have low graduation rates. Professor and writer Ivory Toldson said that's often not only a mis-read of statistics, but an unfair and biased assessment of HBCUs. Thu, 03 Jun 2021 22:00:22 GMT /education/2021-06-03/three-reasons-why-low-hbcu-graduation-rates-are-a-myth-that-harms-black-schools Bill Zeeble /education/2021-03-16/paul-quinn-students-resilience-in-the-face-of-covid-19-is-a-reflection-of-their-school Students at the historically Black college in Dallas have endured hardship — something not unfamiliar to the college itself, which faced financial problems and low graduation rates in the past. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:19:14 GMT /education/2021-03-16/paul-quinn-students-resilience-in-the-face-of-covid-19-is-a-reflection-of-their-school Bill Zeeble /education/2021-01-27/dallas-isd-partners-with-paul-quinn-college-to-open-international-baccalaureate-school Superintendent Michael Hinojosa said the school will open this fall with only 75 students in 6th and 7th grade. Eventually, the campus will include grades up to 12th. Wed, 27 Jan 2021 22:17:40 GMT /education/2021-01-27/dallas-isd-partners-with-paul-quinn-college-to-open-international-baccalaureate-school Bill Zeeble